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Let's see your dirty cars! :)
ClarkWGriswold replied to Jaco2k's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Makes me feel a little better about the state mine is in, after driving around the backroads of Somerset last weekend. -
tyre pressure alert
ClarkWGriswold replied to Trebor77's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Cheers Nick. I followed that procedure yesterday. Hopefully that will stop the false warnings now. -
tyre pressure alert
ClarkWGriswold replied to Trebor77's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I'm going to do this as well as I'm getting quite a few false alarms. Rich -
12v Supply Back Seats MK3 FL
ClarkWGriswold replied to Andyjm2uk's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Might pick up one of those as well for the next drive to Scotland. Thanks for the link. Rich -
Having come from a DSG to a manual it's manual for me. I might have had not the best example but as others have said, it was occasionally jerky at low speeds (though not all the time) and there could be a hesitancy pulling away at roundabouts. Could never see the point of a "sports" mode on a 138 bhp diesel either. Having said that, my old man loves his in his Tiguan. Rich
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As my name tag suggests, CC or Octavia vrs
ClarkWGriswold replied to CcorVrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
One of the local taxi drivers here in Carmarthen runs a blue vRS. Personally I don't find the ride too firm on mine, and it gives great fuel consumption on a longer run. So far this year I've taken it up to the Highlands; down to Somerset and South Coast; and yesterday I came back from 3 nights on the North Norfolk coast via Nottinghamshire. I find it a very comfortable car. The looks and colour are subjective but I don't think there is a bad colour IMHO and I like both the Estate and the Hatch. Never driven a cc so can't comment there. All the best with your choice, Rich -
Post your Mk3 Octavia photos!
ClarkWGriswold replied to Torchythomas's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
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Looking at Octy vRS Diesel...
ClarkWGriswold replied to Wabey's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
On my drive to work and back - approx 65 miles, I tend to average around 47 mpg. I'm sure I could get this better but I'd have to set the alarm for earlier Rich -
Is there room for a dog in the hatchback?
ClarkWGriswold replied to CestrianGuy's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
My (much missed) Labrador used to sit on the front seat of my Zed with the seat warmers on. Or on the back seat of my FR. Basically anywhere where she could share whatever food I was eating at the time. -
Really enjoying my TDi at the moment. Happy with the performance and the consumption. Seems to be a pretty good compromise to me. Fuel consumption is roughly mid 40's and it's solid as a rock at motorway speeds (though it's extremely easy to exceed the The speed limit). Bear in mind I'm coming from a 140hp Scirocco and not an RSAMGM Wagon though . Rich
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Post your Mk3 Octavia photos!
ClarkWGriswold replied to Torchythomas's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
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spare wheel and jack
ClarkWGriswold replied to nschiller's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Wish I hadn't read that last post I just picked up a used vRS and all it had was the compressor. Paid the supplying dealer £168 for a spare wheel and jack. Oh well. At least I got to keep the compressor - should come in useful for the kids paddling pool etc. Rich -
Briskoda Welsh members list! Let's keep this going
ClarkWGriswold replied to Nickiejay1991's topic in Wales
ClarkWGriswold- Rich - White 2015 Octavia vRS. Neath -
Post your Mk3 Octavia photos!
ClarkWGriswold replied to Torchythomas's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Great colour with the black pack. -
Post your Mk3 Octavia photos!
ClarkWGriswold replied to Torchythomas's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)